Hudsonville Christian School is seeking applicants for a middle school Counselor/Social Worker beginning in the 2026 – 2027 school year. This position works with middle school students and supporting staff. Interested applicants should have any of the following:
- A degree in education with a K-12 Guidance endorsement
- A degree in school counseling, social work or a related field
The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about working with all ages of students, is team-oriented, and has a strong love for our Lord and Savior.
General Job Description:
Position Summary: Middle School Counselor/Social Worker. 80% Full-Time Equivalent. Daily Schedule is negotiable.
- This position has the opportunity to pair with teaching one class on friendships/healthy relationships to make it a full-time (100% FTE) position.
Responsibilities:
- Ability to work with students, parents, teachers, and community agencies in a positive matter from a Christian perspective
- Complete risk assessments, classroom observations of students, and participate in PLC Meetings
- Support students (individually and/or within a group setting) with social skills, coping skills, peer relationships, and behavior concerns (not intended as intensive therapy)
- Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process
- Presents to individual classrooms on topics affecting a specific classroom or grade level (i.e. friendship, bullying, etc.)
- Provide crisis intervention services in partnership with the building principal
- Fulfills professional responsibilities such as maintaining confidentiality, following ethical and legal guidelines, attending in-services and staff meetings, pursuing professional growth, and performing job duties in an organized, accurate, timely, and dependable manner
- Provides assistance to the building leadership team in developing and implementing school-wide procedures contributing to a safe and orderly learning environment
Please fill out the application form, and upload a copy of your cover letter and resume. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact the middle school principal, Mr. Chris Achterhof, at cachterhof@4hcs.org
Applications will be accepted through Friday, March 27, 2026.